Paul Stamets at TEDMED 2011 – Q and A
The mushroom researcher answers questions about the beginnings of fungi science and how mushrooms and mycelium are helpful to maintaining human health and habitats.
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Chris Toumazou at TEDMED 2011 – Q and A
The biomed engineer fields questions about his low-energy, low-cost and high-efficiency remote monitoring devices and his hand-held semiconductor DNA reading device.
When will wireless medicine change healthcare?
Biology is analog, not digital: The biomed engineer shows how his low-energy, low-cost analog semiconductor devices can mimic or replace biological processes and efficiently monitor vital signs from …
What turns a scientist into a good-will ambassador?
A Nobel Laureate, Agre speaks of the powers of medicine to help solve vast global health problems and to open the door to international diplomacy, using as an …
Peter Agre at TEDMED 2011 – Q and A
The Nobel Laureate talks about his role models, how science can help bring about international diplomacy, and why scientists should have a greater public voice.
What is the power to heal?
The renowned photographer and co-founder of the “Day in the Life” book series talks about some of the best moments of his life.
What’s society’s secret pact with medicine?
Psychiatrist Wynn posits that what drives humans to succeed is, in fact, our constant awareness of our mortality. But do we seek status at the expense of a …
Alexander Tsiaras at TEDMED 2011 – Q and A
Tsiaras answers questions about his new online visual wellness program, TheVisualMD, which he created with partner Deepak Chopra.
How can you visualize your way to better health?
If you could see inside your body, what would it tell you? The founder of The Visual MD showcases the virtual-reality website, which uses videos and detailed graphics …
John Wynn at TEDMED 2011 – Q and A
The audience asks Wynn, a psychiatrist, if physicians have problems facing their own mortality, and if that knowledge changes how they approach patients with a poor prognosis.